Young Farmers and Ranchers
The YF&R program is for farm bureau members between the ages of 18-35 who wish to become more effective leaders in Farm Bureau and the ag industry and learn more about being successful on their own farms and ranches.
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YF&R members take part in state and national competitive events like the Discussion Meet and award competitions like Emerging Leader, Excellence in Ag and the Achievement awards! The YF&R Program provides several activities throughout the year for producers to get together, network, have fun and be part of the entire Farm Bureau experience.
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The Colorado Farm Bureau YF&R Committee has a representative from each of the ten districts throughout the state as well as one from each collegiate Farm Bureau Chapter.
The state YF&R Committee develops and hosts the YF&R Leadership Conference and other activities during the Mid Summer Meeting, CFB Annual Meeting, and special events like Ag Outreach at A Taste of Colorado.
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YF&R members take part in state and national competitive events like the Discussion Meet and award competitions like Emerging Leader, Excellence in Ag and the Achievement awards! The YF&R Program provides several activities throughout the year for producers to get together, network, have fun and be part of the entire Farm Bureau experience.
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The state YF&R Committee develops and hosts the YF&R Leadership Conference and other activities during the Mid Summer Meeting, CFB Annual Meeting, and special events like Ag Outreach at A Taste of Colorado.
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Colorado Farm Bureau Emerging Leader Award
Each year CFB awards the Emerging Leader Award to one outstanding young member who has demonstrated notable personal growth and involvement in the YF&R program and throughout his or her community. Recipients must be nominated for this award by their County Farm Bureau chapter or another community member. For more information or to nominate someone for this award, please click here.
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Discussion Meet Questions
Click here for Discussion Meet information.
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Agriculturalists for the Future – Mentorship Program
Agriculturalists for the Future pairs those looking to start their career in the industry with seasoned professionals. Mentors and mentees will meet at least four times a year and are matched based on interested and career expertise.
Get in Touch
Committee Leaders
Chair - Jacob Walter
Vice Chair - Kole Kelley
Secretary - McCall Knecht
District Representatives
District 1 - Megan Capps
District 2 - Shauna Valko
District 3 - Emily Baylie
District 4 - Rod Hall
District 5 - McCall Knecht
District 6 - Kate Ramsey
District 7 - Jordyn Neely
District 8 - Kasey Wallace
District 9 - Megan Cassidy
District 10 - Katelyn Dudley
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To find out more about how you can participate in any YF&R event, email:
Jacob Walter, walterrnc@gmail.com or
Kacie Sallee at Kacie@coloradofb.org.
